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Looking to jumpstart your trucking business in 2026? Check out the articles that were read the most during the past year and become a more well-rounded truck driver and business owner! Per Diem Tax Deduction Tips for Truck Drivers The Top 25 Quick and Easy Meals for Truck Drivers The Complete Guide to Taxes for Owner-Operator Truckers How to Obtain MC Authority: A Step-by-Step Guide The Best and Worst States for Outbound Freight Owner-Operator Truck Driver Tax Deductions Ever

Discover easy low-carb snack ideas for truck drivers, including a keto-friendly energy ball recipe, to stay fueled and healthy while on the road.

Greetings, fellow drivers! It’s an exciting time of year for sure…summer is here now, and the weather has gotten quite a bit warmer...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, there has been a surge of video uploads, and as with most natural disasters, the scale of devastation is...

If you are interested in increasing your efficiency and happiness on the road, here are 12 popular apps that are perfect for any trucker.

Do you want to become a more successful owner-operator? Do you want to grow and expand your existing business? If you’re looking to...

As an owner-operator truck driver, you work long hours. You are often on the road for weeks at a time. Being able to take a week or two...

Truck parking is one of the most frustrating issues that the trucking industry faces. With roughly 313,000 spots to park nationwide for...

Here are 25 road-friendly recipes specifically for truck drivers that are easy to prep at home, store in the truck, and eat on the go.

The ease at which a trucker's mental health can deteriorate is alarming. Basing my assumptions and framework on the gold standard CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) I will analyze and comment on these working conditions. To begin, I will grossly oversimplify CBT. Generally, mental health can be conceptualized by three pillars: Diet Exercise Thoughts/mental diet Diet Nutrition is a cornerstone of mental health, the old adage “you are what you eat” can attest to this. With a la

Many occupations require spouses to be separated for extended periods of time. I find myself in one of them. I entered trucking when I...

We often hear the expression that we’re “products of our environment”. Unconsciously, our environment influences our behavior, mindset,...

Weather is arguably one of the most important factors affecting your driving routes, so it’s important to have the most up-to-date forecast at your fingertips. But finding the best weather app can be tricky since there are so many to choose from. Here are five weather apps that we think are a cloud above the rest. The Weather Channel Available On: Android, iOS, Windows Phone Cost: Free The Weather Channel's (TWC) app is free and available on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. I

The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate was officially put into place on April 1, 2018. It was at this point that commercial motor...

As an owner-operator, you’re probably always hearing about ways to save money on fuel, truck maintenance, taxes, and business expenses....

Truck drivers live a very unique life on the road. Inconsistent sleep schedules, cooking in the truck, and finding places to park for the...

By Jake Krough Recently, it has become more common to see a female behind the wheel of a big rig. However, there is still a lot of room...

Every so often, truck drivers are put through a DOT inspection to make sure they are complying with all of the rules. These inspections...

By Jake Krough In order for me to get a better understanding of what life is like as a truck driver, ATBS sent me on a three-day road...

Thanksgiving is the kickoff to the holiday season. It’s a time to slow down, relax, and be grateful for all the year has brought to us....